Greif Q2 adjusted EBITDA up 7.5% to $156.8M, but GAAP net income down 32.3%

GREIF, INC

Net income $12.6M ($0.22 diluted EPS) vs $18.6M ($0.32) a year ago; adjusted net income $62.7M ($1.10) up 57.5%.
Adjusted EBITDA $156.8M vs $145.9M; adjusted free cash flow $179.3M, up $92.7M.
Completed $150M share repurchase program; refinanced debt with $500M term loans and $800M revolver at 3.14%.
Leverage ratio improved to 1.1x from 3.3x; net debt $719.8M; achieved $75M run-rate cost optimization.
CEO notes subdued demand, conservative outlook, and geopolitical uncertainty; containerboard divestment closed Aug 31, 2025.

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